Where he’s from: Born in San Mateo, CA. Grew up in cajun country, Lafayette, LA. till moving to Pensacola for Bible College in 1982.

His story: Grew up Catholic, surrendered to the Lordship of Christ at 18 and went to Bible College. Started in full-time ministry in 1987 as a Singles Pastor. Started Harvest in 1996. Family: Married the MBGIW (most beautiful girl in the world), Debbie, in 1984. 3 children, Michael, Brittany, and Victoria. “All of my family loves to cook–minus myself. LOVE to eat what they cook!”

Favorite quote: “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.” (Jim Elliot, missionary to Ecuador.)

Something you probably don’t know: “I have a severe addiction to Tabasco sauce. I put it on about everything you can think of!”

Where he’s from: Born in Tampa FL… Loves the south, Loves the sun.

His story: Came from strong Christian heritage. The 4th of 6 children . Always knew my life was for eternal purpose.

Family: Married Teresa in 1986. Have 3 great kids – Courtney, Erin and Austin. Most of their childhood was spent oversees as we were missionaries in Romania from 1994 to 2004. Courtney is now married to Michael Lepinay.

Favorite quote: “One life will soon be past but only what’s done for Christ will last.” Something you probably don’t know: “I place a lot of emphasis organization” “Organization saves time and money”

Education: Bachelor of Theology – Liberty Bible College Master of Divinity, Master of Theology – Christian Life School of Theology

Hobbies: Flying, scuba diving, playing guitar…. Oh yeah, and a good cup of coffee!

Where he’s from: Portsmouth, San Diego, Oakland, Jacksonville, Chicago, Pensacola, Birmingham, and finally, Pensacola (in that order).

His story: When Rich was 11 years old, he defeated an 8 year old boy in a Star Wars trivia contest at the mall and made him cry. The rest of his life was influenced by that one event.

His ministry: Rich has a Bachelor of Theology degree which has not helped him one bit in his attempts at ministry. What has helped is his predilection toward schizophrenia as his many different personalities “wow” the audience of unsuspecting elementary school students.

Family: Rich and his wife, Jennifer, have four children and a dog named Remington . . . Remington Beal.

Goal in life: To hike the entire 2,000+ miles of the Appalachian Trail before his 80th birthday.

Where he’s from: Born November 16, 1962 and reared in good old Pensacola, Florida.

His story: Grew up in Southern Baptist church, son of part time music minister/college English professor and elementary teacher. Saved in 1973 at the age of 10. First came to Harvest in August, 1996. Previously served in Music and Youth Ministry in Southern Baptist Churches for 13 years. Greg is currently employed as music teacher at Jim Allen Elementary School and a member of the Board of Directors for Pensacola Opera.

Family: Married to Betty Katherine Fountain on April 25, 1981. Children: Adam Gregory, Bryan Alexander, and Natalie Faith.

Hobbies: Reading, hiking & camping, woodworking, cooking.

Where she’s from: Born and raised in South Louisiana. Moved to Pensacola is 1983 to go to Bible college.

Her story: Raised in a Catholic home but never knew what real commitment to Jesus Christ was until she was radically saved in 1982.

Ministry at Harvest: Currently directing our Community Group ministry, and is Administrator for Harvest Learning Center, Harvest Church’s childcare center. She also works a lot with the business side of things, as well as legal issues. So many hats, so little time…

Family: She is married to Bobby Lepinay, Harvest’s Lead Pastor, and is mom to 3 wonderful kiddos: Michael, Brittany, and Victoria, as well as mom-in-law to Courtney, the Lepinays’ newest daughter. They also have 4 cute furry family friends: Mia, the great big German Shepherd, and cats Pookie, Kona, and Michael’s little guy, Hobbes.

Favorite quote: “By the way in which we meet every circumstance in life, we are either fitting or unfitting ourselves for the work which God has meant for us to do” (E.M. Bounds)

Favorite pastimes: Gardening, singing with the worship team, and reading just about any textbook.

Where she’s from: Born and raised in Medford, Oregon.

Her Ministry: Works at Harvest as the Office Manager and Pastor’s Assistant.

Interesting fact: Drove alone across the country six times before settling in Pensacola. “I was trying to find myself. I never want to be in a car more than 4 hours now or I start getting crazy!”

Favorite quote: “I am a pilgrim in this world but at home in my God, in the earth I roam, but in God I dwell in quiet peace.” (Charles Spurgeon)

Her story: Jodie is an ordained minister who has been actively involved in building the Kingdom of God for the last 20 years in various capacities, including children’s ministry, youth ministry and church planting.

Family: She has been married to her husband, Jeff for 21 years, and has two incredible children (Brittany – 20, Danny – 17). She also has two dogs – a toy poodle (Fonzie), a long-haired chihuahua (Capt Jack Sparrow) and a goldfish named Clinton Kelly.

Her vision: Jodie believes that the young people of today are the leaders of tomorrow and are our greatest treasure!

Where he’s from: FBI check pending.

His story: He doesn’t like talking about himself, so just try getting this info from him!

Ministry: Facilities Administrator/guy who knows and can do just about anything we ask him to. Sound guru.

Family: Married to Sherri with daughter Abigail.

Most common phrase heard from Steve: “I don’t know everything. I just know more than everybody else.”

Where he’s from: Born and raised in New Milford, CT. Moved to Pensacola for Bible College in 2000.

His story: Coming soon to a theater near you!

Ministry: Director of Video Production, un-official Movie Guru, Man of a dozen faces in Kids Church.

Family: Married to Leah with their 2 cats/children Pewter and Tiki.

A few common phrases heard from Dave: “I may be a pyro…but I’m a responsible pyro.” ”Once you go Mac you never go back!” “Giddyup!”